Letters

Ask city of Snohomish residents what they want at park

Snohomish residents living west of Avenue D will soon be getting their…

 

Sid Schwab is writing the truth: Trump is bad!

For a decade now, I have been subjected to a near-monthly letters…

 

To critics of Trump’s opponents: Give it a couple years

In reference to a recent letter writer, who suggested The Herald write…

 

Trump’s mass deportation plan: Immigrants aren’t the problem

President-elect Trump says he wants to deport 15 million to 20 million people. His doing so would destroy the agricultural and construction industries. Beyond that,… Continue reading

Are voters averse to truth?

One observation or explanation of recent politics in America, or the world for that matter, is that no one ever wins by being too truthful.… Continue reading

Still up to us to urge action by Congress, president

While Carl P. Leubsdorf says “get set for a rough ride” with the new president, our challenge is to be more than rider (“What’s ahead… Continue reading

Too many rejected Harris because of her gender

Now that Donald Trump has won the 2024 presidential election the focus shifts to what Kamala Harris and the Democrats did to lose the election.… Continue reading

Allegation of slurs by Arlington football team baseless, unfair

I am reaching out to bring to your attention the recent events involving the Arlington High School football team. It has come to my attention… Continue reading

Herald should better represent minority who support Trump

I would like to subscribe to The Herald, but I cannot stand its constant vilification of Donald Trump and conservatives in its editorials, cartoons and… Continue reading

Trump will prove Sid Schwab’s warnings were correct

A recent letter to the editor accused Herald columnist Sid Schwab of “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” which is just a bumper sticker platitude providing shelter to… Continue reading

All it took to trust election system was ‘correct’ result

Whew! I can finally breathe a sigh of relief and sleep soundly in my bed! The U.S. electoral system is purified and uncorrupted once again!… Continue reading

County Council should use report’s findings; not increase tax

The recent discussions surrounding Snohomish County’s proposed 8 percent property tax increase have brought to light a concerning trend in local governance: the reflexive reach… Continue reading

Providence General Children’s Guild, gift shop making difference

As president of Providence General Children’s Association, I want to thank our board, gift shop managers and coordinator, guild members and volunteers for their remarkable… Continue reading

Some of us do appreciate journalism

I feel compelled to reply to a recent Catherine Rampell column about media reporters. Our fate has been decided. It is not her fault or… Continue reading

Forum: Stanwood-Camano school board needs leadership change

Infighting on the board has diverted its attention from students’ needs and sends a troubling message.

Did Trump voters consider consequences?

It’s hard to know what to think after our presidential election. It was a stunning outcome to many, but should it have been? Maybe we’re… Continue reading

Four more years of Schwab’s anti-Trump columns?

For a decade now, I have checked on a weekly basis to see what Herald Columnist Sid Schwab has to say. He and I have… Continue reading

Save forests by nixing printed prescription information

While America’s eastern seaboard has been battered by severe storms this year, our West Coast has experienced extreme temperatures and rising sea levels. The cause?… Continue reading

Schwab: Gloaters gonna gloat, but for how long?

With just two years before elections, Trump has time to sour a strong economy with more inflation.

Don’t tolerate slurs by players during Arlington-North Creek football game

I am writing to express my deep concern over the recent playoff football game between Arlington High School and North Creek High School, as reported… Continue reading